Seats — removal and installation
Warning: The models covered by this manual are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), more commonly known as airbags. Always disable the airbag system before working in the vicinity of any airbag system components to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbags, which could cause personal injury (see Chassis electrical system).
Warning: Some models are equipped with seat belt pre-tensioners, which are pyrotechnic (explosive) devices that tighten the seat belts during an impact of sufficient force. Always disable the airbag system before working in the vicinity of any restraint system component to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the seat belt pre-tensioners, which could cause personal injury (see Chassis electrical system).
Note: The removal of seats can be very awkward due to their size and weight. It is best to have an assistant help you with these procedures.
Front seats
1. Remove the plastic trim covers to access the seat and seat belt mounting bolts (see illustration).
33.1 Remove the trim covers for access to the seat and seat belt mounting fasteners
2. Detach the seat belt from the seat (see illustration).
33.2 Location of the seat belt mounting bolt at the seat
3. Remove the side trim panel by grasping onto the edges and pulling straight off (see illustration).
33.3 Pull the trim panel straight out to remove
4. Move the seat rearward, pull the plastic trim covering the inboard mounting fastener and remove the front mounting fasteners (see illustration).
33.4 Mounting fasteners are under the trim plate (one on each seat rail)
5. Move the seat forward and remove the rear mounting fasteners (see illustration).
33.5 Location of the rear mounting fasteners
6. Disconnect the electrical connector then lift the seat out of the vehicle.
Note: The center seat can only be removed when the seats on each side are removed first. Detach the electrical connector before lifting the center seat out of the vehicle.
7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Rear bench seat
8. The rear seat is removed as an assembly. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
9. Remove the seat bracket-to-floor fasteners and lift the rear seat assembly up and out.
Note: The rear bench seat will have fewer mounting fasteners than the split type.
10. With the floor mounting bolts removed, lift the assembly up to disengage the seat hooks from the body, then remove it.
Note: The 60/40 bench-type seats can be divided if necessary.
11. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.